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Homemade Lemon Ice Cream

Homemade Lemon Ice Cream That's Refreshingly Easy to Make

Enjoy this Homemade Lemon Ice Cream recipe that captures the essence of summertime bliss with its light and refreshing flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Provides richness and creamy texture; do not substitute with light cream.
  • 3/4 cups Sugar Adjust to your sweet preference.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances overall flavors.
For the Zesty Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Juice from 3-4 large lemons.
  • 2 peels Lemon Zest Zest from about 2 large lemons.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • ice cream maker
  • Microplane

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together the heavy cream, sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth and frothy.
  2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
  3. Zest and juice the lemons to prepare the zesty flavor.
  4. Combine the lemon zest and juice with the chilled cream mixture.
  5. Chill the mixture again for 30-60 minutes.
  6. Churn the mixture in your ice cream maker according to instructions.
  7. Transfer the churned ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours.
  8. Let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mg

Notes

Ensure both the cream and lemon mixture are cold before mixing for maximum creaminess. Taste as you go to adjust sugar levels.

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